In bad weather, driving safety depends heavily on wipers. MSG Equipment covers wiper length and framed, frameless, hybrid and winter types.
According to MSG Equipment, much of driving safety in heavy rain and snow depends on wiper quality, and experts recommend replacing wiper blades at least once a year.
A blade longer than specified for the car cannot press evenly on the glass, so cleaning suffers. The main types are framed, frameless, hybrid and winter wipers. Metal-framed blades can freeze and lose contact with the glass in winter, so hybrid or frameless wipers are recommended for the cold season.
Winter wipers with heating, frost-resistant rubber or anti-freeze coatings are also available. Frameless blades – a metal strip in a rubber body shaped like a spoiler – are presented as an evolution driven by progress in the car industry.